Best thing we ate in New Orleans: BBQ shrimp poboy at Liuzza's by the Track

• The pistolette is overstuffed with shrimp, and the savory butter sauce with lemon and dill pickle slices is the perfect pairing with the bread.

Worth noting: The gumbo here is terrific, and almost every table in the neighborhood restaurant had a bowl despite the blazing hot summer weather.

• The casual spot also is known for its bloody marys, especially during Jazz Fest.

Zoom out: Liuzza's by the Track has been family-owned and operated since 1996.

• It is a separate restaurant from Liuzza's, which is about a mile away.